Liu Zan

Liu Zan (172-255) was an officer of Wu from Huiji, Yang Province. Liu Zan was famous for cutting his tendons to fix a leg wound gained in the Yellow Turban Rebellion, and he played a prominent role at the Battle of Dongxing.

Biography
He participated in the Battle of Dongxing, and with Ding Feng and others he surprise attacked the Wei forces and scattered them. Historically, he was injured during the battle with the Yellow Turbans and his leg no longer worked properly. However, he cut his own tendons to straighten his leg out. When Ling Tong was promoted over him, he served Sun Quan and earned much fame in battle.